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Macro Insights Weekly - Assessing global growth momentum

9 September 2024
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  • There is rising clamour in the markets for easier monetary policy around the narrative of slowing economic growth momentum. We however don't believe major policy support response is warranted.  
  • Goods demand has slowed but is stable. Services are doing very well globally.
  • Trade cycle is humming, with Asian exporters' order books looking good.
  • US/EU cycle may be maturing, Asia is still on the post-pandemic upswing and investment surge.
  • Nowcasting estimtes show healthy 3Q economic growth in major economies.
  • US labour market, focus of much attention lately, is slowing but remains strong. No panic needed.

 

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